Located in Rice Village, one of the oldest shopping districts in Houston, this brick-and-mortar boutique combines craftsmanship and style in their versatile offerings of fashion, accessories and home decor. The shop, founded in 2012 by sisters Trang and Chau Nguyen, has a sweet spot for independent makers and responsible sources — look for brands we love like Rachel Comey and Ace & Jig. If you happen to be in Houston, swing by the boutique for leather tooling and block printing workshops.

Natural, modern and relaxed are just a few words that spring to mind easily when considering Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s eponymous line of women’s footwear. From the graphic Penelope mule to the sleek Sophie sandals, there’s an effortless quality to MNZ that comes direct from their designer. Maryam moved from Iran to California and then to New York City. In 2008 she opened her own boutique in the Lower East Side and launched the in-house line in 2013.